4. Intro to Chord Types and Application to Tunes

Learn the essential building blocks of jazz improvisation with this comprehensive guide to chord types and arpeggios! In this video, Paula from JMI Brisbane explains why arpeggios are the "vowels of music" and how to use them effectively in your jazz playing.

What You'll Learn:
The three fundamental chord qualities in jazz: Major 7, Dominant 7, and Minor 7
How to play arpeggios in at least 24 different ways using inversions
Practical application using Duke Ellington's classic "Take the A Train"
How to create musical melodies using arpeggio inversions
Rhythm and syncopation techniques for musical expression

Perfect for:
High school music students
Musicians with basic theory knowledge wanting to explore jazz
Music teachers looking for educational resources
Anyone interested in jazz improvisation fundamentals

Featured Song: "Take the A Train" by Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington (1939)

About JMI Brisbane:
JMI is a higher education provider based in Brisbane, offering a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, plus night classes, youth programs, and private lessons. Visit us at jazz.qld.edu.au
Resources mentioned in this video are available in the description below.

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